Veneer is a thin sheet/layer of natural wood, usually a similar thickness
to cardboard. It is produced from a tree trunk in a number of ways. The
most popular method is to ‘peel’ a layer of thin wood (veneer) with a
cutter, whilst the tree trunk revolves on a large lathe.

Veneer is available in two
forms, sheet and rolls. The larger sheet veneer is usually glued onto the
surface of a cheaper manmade board, giving the illusion of expensive
natural wood.

In its simplest form, a roll of ‘iron on’ veneer can
be used to glue along the edge of a board, providing a quality finish and
hiding the cheaper board beneath.

HOW TO VENEER THE EDGE OF A
BOARD

‘Iron on’ veneer is purchased
in the form of rolls. It is supplied in a range of widths, lengths and
woods. One side is natural wood and the other is a layer of glue/adhesive.

To use: A strip of veneer is cut slightly longer than the edge of
the board. It is positioned on the edge of the manmade board, natural wood
side facing upwards. A ‘hot’ iron is placed on top of the veneer. This
warms and melts the glue. As the iron is pushed along the strip, the
veneer is glued to the edge of the manmade board. A craft knife is used to
trim the veneer to the exact size.